© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
1000 Won Central Bank
1988 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.13 g | - |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행) |
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 1000 Won (1000 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.13 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#430849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Chollima Statue, denomination right.
Scripts: Hangul, Latin
Lettering:
1000원
FINE GOLD 1 OZ. 999.9
Translation: 1000 Won
Interesting fact
The 1988 North Korea 1000 Won gold coin features the iconic image of the Supreme Leader Kim Il-sung on the obverse, while the reverse showcases the magnificent Monument to Party Founding, located in Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, not only due to its gold content but also because of its historical and cultural significance.
